Beacon The Coshocton County
Volume 1, Number 8
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Shining a Positive Light on Coshocton County
More Wishes For Jenna
PRSRTD STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID COSHOCTON, OH PERMIT NO 302
August 14 to August 27, 2008
By Jan Myers
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Canal Festival Schedule August 15, 16 and 17 Pages 4 and 5 Port Authority Update Page 9 Roscoe Village Customer Appreciation For Coshocton County August 12 thru 17 Pages 10 and 11
Jenna Dawson in her new room
“Jenna had two wishes for her 7th birthday on July 3,” said her grandmother Lisa Anderson. “She wanted an autographed picture of Hannah Montana and to take a pony ride.” Anderson says she wanted to make Jenna’s birthday special and had a lot of help doing it. They had her party on the 4th and made it a big event—inviting many of the students from Jenna’s school, South Lawn. “We weren’t sure if we could get the pony rides since he was booked up for the holiday,” said Anderson. “But Tom came with the ponies and it made that little girl’s day.” Jenna also received the signed photograph she wanted and the kids enjoyed a magic show by magician,
Jeff Leonard. Anderson says the family has received tremendous community support in dealing with Jenna’s terminal diagnosis. They received donations and assistance for Jenna’s party from the Party Package, Kraft Foods, M-2 Drive Through, Contract Lumber in Pataskala and from individuals including Neguia Kline, Becky Smith, Suzanne Ames and Linda Florence. Anderson says there have also been a number of anonymous donors. “The ladies at the Front Porch have been so helpful and have donated several items,” she said. Anderson and her boyfriend, Rusty Hahn have also purchased over $100 worth of items to raffle off at Annin & Co. where Anderson works. They are trying to
raise money for Jenna’s medical and other illness related expenses. “The Make-A-Wish Foundation sent Jenna to Walt Disney World in Florida this past spring,” added Anderson. “That was just before her Special Spaces bedroom was completed and while she was still well enough to go.” Jenna has recently lost sight in one of her eyes, limited speech and limited use of her right leg and arm due to her brain tumor. A fund has been established for Jenna and her family to assist with medical and funeral costs. Contributions can be sent to the ‘Jenna Dawson Benefit’ at Ohio Heritage Bank, 200 Main Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812.
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